Processing method · 05
Cherry coffee
Cherry coffee is Bursa’s most fruit-forward expression of Sidama’s highland terroir.

Entire ripe cherries are carefully dried intact on raised African beds, allowing the fruit to naturally infuse the seed and preserve its vibrant character. This traditional whole-cherry drying method locks in intense sweetness, bright tartness and a deep aromatic profile.
The result is a bold, adventurous cup with lively fruit complexity, finishing with a juicy, wine-like body. At Bursa’s high elevations the slow shade-drying process helps maintain the cherries’ rich colour and aromatic intensity.
Especially loved by roasters seeking expressive “fruit-bomb” profiles, or distinctive single-origin pour-overs that highlight Ethiopia’s natural sweetness and layered acidity.
Tasting notes
- Fresh cherry
- Cranberry
- Hibiscus
- Pomegranate
The process
- 01SelectOnly the ripest whole cherries.
- 02BedDried intact on raised African beds.
- 03Shade-drySlow drying preserves colour and aromatics.
- StyleWhole-cherry, intact
- BodyJuicy, wine-like